March for Life: Thousands Rally in D.C.

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   Sharlee01posted 6 months ago

   
   
   March for Life rally unfolding in Washington, with VP Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. John Thune, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also set to speak at the event.
   
   Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 52nd annual March for Life, a rally aimed at strengthening the antiabortion movement as debates over abortion access intensify. Organizers estimated up to 150,000 attendees, seeking to send a clear message to President Trump, a key figure in overturning Roe v. Wade. While Trump delivered a conservative Supreme Court, his mixed stance on federal abortion bans has caused tension within the movement. Vice President JD Vance attended the rally, underscoring the administration's ongoing connection to the cause.
   
   Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America, emphasized the importance of staying engaged with the new administration, calling for concrete action on antiabortion policies. Marchers gathered at the Westin DC Downtown, preparing for the Capitol march, many wearing winter hats with baby footprints or carrying signs promoting pro-life ideals.
   
   The rally came a day after Trump pardoned several activists convicted of blocking abortion clinic access, fulfilling a campaign promise and signaling support for his antiabortion base. Despite his past as the "most pro-life president," Trump’s comments against Florida’s six-week abortion ban and his preference to leave abortion laws to the states have drawn concern from some in the movement.
   
   questions---   
   
   What do you think was the most powerful message sent by the participants at this year’s March for Life?
   
   How do you feel about the diverse turnout at the rally, with people traveling from various states to show their support for the pro-life movement?
   
   What impact do you think Vice President JD Vance’s presence had on the rally attendees and their message to the administration?
   
   How do you interpret the significance of Trump’s recent pardons of abortion clinic activists in relation to the rally’s goals?
   
   Thoughts

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      DrMark1961posted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Where are the civil rights leaders? About 40 percent of abortions in the US are performed on black women, so if any of those civil rights leaders really cared about the future of their community they would be out there too.

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         Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

         That's an excellent point. In my view, the left has convinced many women to see the "right to kill" as a justified right, which I believe conflicts with the fundamental values of protecting life. It's striking how rarely abortion supporters use the word "kill" in these discussions, as if taking a life is something other than what it truly is. This feels like a form of subtle brainwashing that undermines the core principles of compassion,  responsibility, and the innate value of protecting life.

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   abwilliamsposted 6 months ago

   I am watching it now Shar. It is powerful to have Presidents and Vice-Presidents stand and speak truth, for LIFE!
   Outside of that, emphasizing the importance of an affordable economy for all, but especially new Parents. Sharing the many ways that Pro-Life groups are available to help and assist and emphasizing the importance of ultrasound!!
   Also, I loved that my Governor, Ron DeSantis, mentioned the New York Times headline, making the case for LIFE. Although, their motive is only in making the case for birthright citizenship, DeSantis welcomed them to the Pro-Life side. Love him. I love all of our fearless Leaders.
   
   The speech of Vice-President J.D. Vance, and others:
   
   https://www.youtube.com/live/TDykjNqgrL … 4-SM5af4Hn

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      Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

      I’m so pleased to see the other side finally being presented by our government. For many years, Republicans said very little from the government podium about the pro-life movement. It often seemed like they lacked the courage to address it in any meaningful way, despite the strong grassroots support for the cause. Now, we finally have a voice that’s being heard. With recent changes, the pro-life perspective is no longer relegated to just activists on the sidelines; it's being advocated from the highest levels of government. This shift is a significant step forward, and it’s encouraging to see this issue given the attention it deserves. It's a reminder that the political landscape can change, and the voices of those who have long felt overlooked can now shape important debates.

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   abwilliamsposted 6 months ago

   ...and if there is anything more beautiful out there than this, I would love to see it!
   
   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19nzBR … tid=qi2Omg

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      Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Heartwarming... Thank you for sharing

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         Readmikenowposted 6 months agoin reply to this

         This made the march really special.
         
         "Trump pardons 23 anti-abortion activists on eve of March for Life rally
         
         President Trump signed pardons on Thursday for 23 anti-abortion protesters who were convicted of illegally blockading a reproductive health clinic in Washington, D.C.
         
         What they're saying: "They should not have been prosecuted; it's a great honor to sign this," Trump said as he signed the order one day before he's due to speak via video at anti-abortion activists' annual March for Life rally on the National Mall in D.C., which Vice President JD Vance is due to address in person.
         
         After White House staff secretary Will Scharf told Trump the pardons were for "peaceful pro-life protesters who were prosecuted by the Biden administration," Trump said "many" of the activists were "elderly people."
         Trump described it as "ridiculous" that some remained in prison as he signed their pardons.
         
         https://www.axios.com/2025/01/24/trump- … -activists

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            Sharlee01posted 6 months agoin reply to this

            Trump is keeping promises in his speedy fashion--- lots of people running around with hair on fire.

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